Softcover
1861 · Philadelphia
by KENNEDY, John P.
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1861. Softcover. Near Fine. Second edition (reprint of the first edition, issued anonymously, the previous year). Octavo. 47pp. Disbound. Lacking wrappers, ink number in upper right corner of titlepage, else sound and very good. Kennedy (1795-1870), novelist, author of *Swallow Barn* and other works of Southern setting, and statesman, once Secretary of the Navy, "strove, by writing and speaking, to prevent secession. When this proved futile, he supported the Union cause in the war" *(DAB). Howes K-86. Sabin 37407. BAL 11065.*. (Inventory #: 407402)